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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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